Picture This: Senior Chicago Trip

Forty-four seniors from the Louisville J visited Chicago from June 19-23. The Garfield Conservatory, 360 Chicago, the John Hancock Building, the Museum of Science & Industry and the Field Museum of Natural History were among the attractions they toured. The group also visited the Navy Pier and took a cruise on Lake Michigan. (photos by Margaret Mazanec)

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